🇱🇧 Lebanon
Population: 5,849,421 in 2025 for Lebanon (Asia), position 114 out of 213 worldwide. GDP per capita – Lebanon: $4,473 /inh. (2024), ranking 145 out of 211. Economic growth is -7.1 % (2024). The unemployment rate is 11 % (2023). Annual inflation stands at 14.6 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Lebanon, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), HIV prevalence (1/152), Open defecation (1/211).
Weaknesses – Lebanon, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): GDP growth (210/211), Tobacco use (164/165), External debt (120/121).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Lebanon has $4,473 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Lebanon has 11 %, above the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Lebanon has 14.6 %, above the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: Lebanon has -7.1 %, below the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net national income per capita | $3,027 /inh. | 2021 | 117 of 184 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $69.2B | 2024 | 121 of 201 |
| GDP | $26B | 2024 | 122 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $11,917 /inh. | 2024 | 136 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $4,473 /inh. | 2024 | 145 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $3,560 /inh. | 2024 | 149 of 205 |
| Natural resource rents | 0 % | 2021 | 181 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | -7.6 % | 2024 | 209 of 211 |
| GDP growth | -7.1 % | 2024 | 210 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official exchange rate | 89,500 LCU/$ | 2025 | 1 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 260.6 % | 2017 | 2 of 164 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $5.36 | 2026 | 35 of 55 |
| Real interest rate | 6.2 % | 2019 | 55 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 10.5 % | 2019 | 58 of 146 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 14.6 % | 2025 | 179 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 45.2 % | 2024 | 206 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 76.4 % | 2023 | 33 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 20.1 % | 2023 | 77 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 28.4 % | 2023 | 103 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 3.5 % | 2023 | 141 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 22.7 % | 2023 | 148 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 11 % | 2023 | 153 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 43.4 % | 2023 | 167 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 38.7 % | 2023 | 167 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imports of goods and services | 58.9 % | 2024 | 61 of 192 |
| Services exports | $7.9B | 2023 | 81 of 198 |
| Trade openness | 82.2 % | 2024 | 98 of 192 |
| Merchandise exports | $4.6B | 2025 | 126 of 205 |
| High-technology exports | 2.9 % | 2024 | 127 of 185 |
| Exports of goods and services | 23.3 % | 2024 | 136 of 192 |
| Current account balance | -28.1 % | 2023 | 193 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Migrant remittances received | 33.3 % | 2023 | 3 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 8.8 % | 2023 | 28 of 160 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 6.8 % | 2024 | 30 of 201 |
| International tourism receipts | $2.4B | 2020 | 52 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $2B | 2025 | 66 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 1,936,000 arr. | 2019 | 70 of 202 |
Public finances 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget balance | 1.2 % | 2024 | 29 of 158 |
| Military spending | 2.5 % | 2025 | 46 of 165 |
| Central government debt | 128.6 % | 1999 | 104 of 109 |
| Tax revenue | 11.1 % | 2024 | 125 of 161 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 7.8 % | 2024 | 147 of 159 |
| Central government spending | 6.3 % | 2021 | 158 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 4.9 % | 2024 | 183 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserves in months of imports | 13.6 months | 2023 | 8 of 177 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 106.6 % | 2017 | 23 of 184 |
| Stock market capitalization | 45.7 % | 2021 | 44 of 101 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $33.3B | 2024 | 57 of 180 |
| External debt | 331.6 % | 2023 | 120 of 121 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household final consumption | 129.3 % | 2024 | 2 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 % | 2024 | 175 of 203 |
| Gross savings | -12.5 % | 2023 | 176 of 178 |
| Gross capital formation | 1.4 % | 2024 | 183 of 185 |
| Manufacturing | 1.4 % | 2021 | 189 of 201 |
| Services | 35.7 % | 2024 | 194 of 202 |
| Industry (including construction) | 2.6 % | 2024 | 203 of 205 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban population | 91 % | 2025 | 30 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 98.4 % | 2024 | 39 of 145 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.3 % | 2025 | 45 of 213 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 98.9 % | 2016 | 74 of 178 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.3 per 100 girls | 2024 | 90 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 25.6 % | 2025 | 90 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 10.4 % | 2025 | 94 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 56.3 per 100 | 2025 | 95 of 213 |
| Population | 5,849,421 inhab. | 2025 | 114 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 64 % | 2025 | 119 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 28.3 yrs | 2023 | 137 of 226 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 94.8 per 100 women | 2025 | 169 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.7 % | 2025 | 169 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suicide rate | 1.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 5 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 1.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 5 of 183 |
| Female suicide rate | 0.8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 9 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 75.9 yrs | 2024 | 63 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 66 yrs | 2023 | 66 of 183 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 77.9 yrs | 2024 | 70 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 79.9 yrs | 2024 | 87 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 2.23 children/woman | 2024 | 88 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 16 per 1,000 | 2024 | 94 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 16.4 per 100,000 | 2019 | 108 of 188 |
| Population growth | 0.75 % | 2025 | 114 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 17.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 114 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 15.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 115 of 194 |
| Death rate | 6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 156 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99.2 % | 2024 | 45 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 13 per 100,000 | 2024 | 67 of 206 |
| Physicians | 2.68 per 1,000 | 2020 | 72 of 193 |
| Hospital beds | 2.7 per 1,000 | 2021 | 75 of 190 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 29.7 % | 2023 | 107 of 191 |
| Health expenditure | 5.6 % | 2023 | 113 of 191 |
| Undernourishment | 11.1 % | 2024 | 117 of 167 |
| Nurses and midwives | 1.92 per 1,000 | 2018 | 139 of 196 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 92.6 % | 2024 | 142 of 211 |
| Measles vaccination | 67 % | 2024 | 171 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.9 kg/m² | 2016 | 22 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 27.4 kg/m² | 2016 | 52 of 190 |
| Average height of women | 162.4 cm | 2014 | 53 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 174.4 cm | 2014 | 57 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult women | 31.7 % | 2024 | 124 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 30.7 % | 2024 | 138 of 196 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 2 L/person | 2024 | 149 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 12.3 % | 2024 | 157 of 207 |
| Obesity among adult men | 29.4 % | 2024 | 158 of 196 |
| Tobacco use among men | 54.1 % | 2024 | 159 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among women | 39.7 % | 2024 | 163 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 46.9 % | 2024 | 164 of 165 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.79 | 2003 | 10 of 204 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 4.3 % | 2020 | 22 of 192 |
| Frequent prayer | 80.9 % | 2022 | 22 of 80 |
| Importance of religion in life | 92.2 % | 2022 | 29 of 114 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 24.5 % | 2024 | 37 of 212 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 53.3 % | 2022 | 40 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 67.8 % | 2020 | 43 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 74 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 117 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 27.9 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.13 | 2003 | 144 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.13 | 2003 | 160 of 205 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0 % | 2020 | 179 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini index | 35.5 | 2022 | 87 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 6.8 % | 2022 | 101 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 5.8 % | 2022 | 104 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 25.6 % | 2022 | 106 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population density | 567.5 inh./km² | 2024 | 16 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 33.9 ° | 2026 | 71 of 232 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 2 countries | 2026 | 108 of 223 |
| Length of coastline | 225 km | 2026 | 133 of 227 |
| Length of land borders | 484 km | 2026 | 141 of 230 |
| Land area | 10,230 km² | 2024 | 160 of 212 |
| Total area | 10,452 km² | 2024 | 163 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average elevation | 1,250 m | 2026 | 20 of 166 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Highest point | 3,088 m | 2026 | 59 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 3 % | 2015 | 106 of 212 |
| Average annual rainfall | 661 mm | 2022 | 118 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 836 m³/inh. | 2022 | 133 of 181 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land | 63.7 % | 2024 | 34 of 207 |
| Arable land | 10.8 % | 2024 | 98 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 13 % | 2025 | 138 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 13.8 % | 2024 | 148 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 21 yrs | 2026 | 1 of 222 |
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.81 | 2025 | 49 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.77 | 2025 | 82 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.42 | 2025 | 98 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.25 | 2025 | 99 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.27 | 2025 | 101 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.22 | 2025 | 106 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.31 | 2025 | 115 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.18 | 2025 | 68 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.74 | 2025 | 79 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.62 | 2025 | 87 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.72 | 2025 | 92 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.73 | 2025 | 93 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.69 | 2025 | 99 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.7 | 2025 | 103 of 174 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.58 | 2025 | 107 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.65 | 2025 | 113 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.51 | 2025 | 106 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.29 | 2025 | 126 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.59 | 2025 | 133 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -1.52 | 2025 | 150 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.83 | 2025 | 150 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 22 pts | 2024 | 154 of 179 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.85 | 2025 | 168 of 203 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.06 | 2025 | 169 of 205 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -1.22 | 2025 | 181 of 205 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -1.1 | 2025 | 183 of 203 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -1.27 | 2025 | 184 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 22.7 % | 2025 | 82 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,952 | 2025 | 105 of 189 |
| Share of women in parliament | 6.3 % | 2025 | 176 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | Four areas covered | 2025 | 11 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 75 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 43.8 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 50 /100 | 2025 | 86 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 75 /100 | 2025 | 139 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 50 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 56.3 /100 | 2025 | 154 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 25 /100 | 2025 | 156 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 42.8 /100 | 2025 | 156 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 46.8 /100 | 2025 | 159 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 25 /100 | 2025 | 177 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -2.6 pts | 2025 | 179 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | No legal provision | 2025 | 45 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.2 per 100,000 | 2020 | 86 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal mortality | 15 per 100,000 | 2023 | 57 of 192 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 46.8 % | 2009 | 88 of 181 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 20.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 91 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 98.2 % | 2004 | 108 of 204 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed only to save the woman's life | 2026 | 35 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (women) | 64 yrs | 2023 | 28 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 64 yrs | 2023 | 44 of 78 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $201 | 2024 | 98 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $344 | 2024 | 116 of 168 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 4.2 /10 | 2024 | 144 of 186 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 20 % | 2022 | 160 of 210 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Women married before age 18 | 6 % | 2016 | 32 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Recognized for Muslims only | 2026 | 7 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 10 yrs | 2025 | 80 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2026 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Lebanon?
Lebanon has about 5,849,421 inhabitants (2025), ranking 114 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Lebanon?
GDP per capita is $4,473 /inh. (2024): Lebanon ranks 145 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Lebanon?
Annual inflation is 14.6 % (2025); Lebanon ranks 179 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Lebanon?
The unemployment rate is 11 % (2023); Lebanon ranks 153 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Lebanon stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: Lebanon has $4,473 /inh., below the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Lebanon come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.